JUMP ROPE vs. RUNNING: Which is Better for YOU?

[@RenegadingRiotKing]

The fact you took the comments and got experts and did a segment on it the strengths of both is exactly why I'm subscribed to this channel. I love this channel.

[@NicklasRossnerPT]

Thanks for having me! It was a ton of fun 😄

[@moversodyssey]

Thanks for collaborating! It was definitely fun!

[@SmartWatches-xu6ri]

it was super fun listening to you!

[@0mar1948]

@@moversodyssey Hello. Can you do a video about the benefits of monkey bars? I've been doing them as a routine for a while, adjusting a routine due to finals/school.

[@weezdom5]

Great info! Will most definitely sub to your channel

[@ramos2758]

14 min 5k is insane

[@siegfriedo]

I absolutely prefer rope skipping. Much more fun, much less space needed. Much better for joints. Great for bettering body coordination, and footwork. It is perfect to accompany kickboxing and dancing classes that I regularly attend.

[@rokpeter8012]

what do you dance?

[@siegfriedo]

@rokpeter8012 ballroom dancing

[@rokpeter8012]

@siegfriedo i do salsa

[@AdamAnderson-y2q]

I do prefer rope but still bad

[@veganninja5886]

its not better for joints. Zone 2 running is good for joints also

[@nameless2731]

Man this video is great. I have to say though. I’m a boxer and we HAVE to do both. It’s a necessity. The benefits you get from jumping rope are unmatched, but if you don’t jog and sprint then your lower half(feet, ankles, knees, hips) will never truly be able to absorb that impact of jumping rope to the best of your abilities. Let me dumb it down just a little and say, “If you want to be the best you can be at jump rope then you have to integrate running into your routine, and you guessed it. If you want to be the best runner you can be, you need to integrate jump rope into your routine.” They go perfect together. As a boxer I can tell in my footwork improvement over the years that I always feel lighter on my feet when I do both. Sometimes I go a couple weeks without running, but I always do my jump rope routine before shadow boxing. Yeah I definitely feel it when I don’t run. I always feel a lot heavier on my feet. You got to do both to be the best! I think this video covered that perfectly! I just subscribed because of this. Good stuff man! 👍💪💪

[@gametheoryadmiral8301]

As a boxer I was confused why people were taking sides, my coach makes me do both and as far as I can tell, running is the best thing ever, the cold of the 5am and the sunless road its what makes seeing the morning everyday while running worth it.

[@isthi000ify]

Nothing beats the 'road work'

[@Joyboy.753]

​@@isthi000ify exactly!!

[@topkarrydakid2927]

many coaches are stuck in an old-school mindset, road work is more mental. if you want real beneficial running training do sprinting intervals

[@gametheoryadmiral8301]

@@topkarrydakid2927 Thx dude but road work is about to start and I couldn't be happier.

[@Bengo888]

I love to run in the forrest on a gravel path with my barefoot shoes. This is just an amazing experience and the feeling afterwards is just awesome! Jumping on the rope is soo playful, especially with music! Both is just amazing, if you don't overdo it and kill the playfullness

[@paulcentonze3184]

I am 67 years old and have been running most of my life. I took up jumping rope in July of 2024 and have been jumping 3 to 4 days a week. I have seen some great improvements in my cardio and also my running speed. I just purchased 2 weighted ropes and I am seeing improvements in my strength and endurance. I plan on doing both as part of my fitness routine. I feel that there is benefit in doing both.

[@s8tn622]

Why not both?

[@borgullet3376]

Damage

[@Vodka_loverr]

Too much taxing on the body

[@johnraina4828]

Running with a jump rope?

[@DRourk]

@@Vodka_loverr lol no

[@Vodka_loverr]

@@DRourk okay david goggins, do what you like

[@randolphpinkle4482]

From the video, I gather that if you're more competitive and goal oriented, then running is your master, but if you want to build a skill set, have fun, and workout anywhere, then jumping rope rules.

[@troylusdurden7780]

Yah kinda for self improvement and metal clarity both whith no torture gouls just feel good

[@charlyvega4545]

Jumping rope forever!!, i feel more impact running, for me, and please runners read this, FOR ME!!, jumping rope will be always the best option. Great video :3

[@D3adinside23]

I love jumping rope. I love the freedom it gives my mind, I love moving my body and feet in different ways to my music, and I just love the fun!

[@NDtoker]

i like 10 min of jump rope then go do basketball for about an hour. feels so good and warms up all the joints i need for basketball and low intesinity plyo

[@Thisusernamething]

This dude is so smart when it comes to the human body and exercises and his sketch art he is going to be hosting his ow tv show one day very successful man

[@raiaiorfa1396]

I used to run, but I switched to jump rope. It is incredibly fun, especially you when listen to music and match your feet to the rhythm, just like Dan said. I swear you won't want to stop.

[@CrossFit-Carnivore]

I love this format. ❤❤❤

[@ienjoyapples]

Skipping is easier to be consistent with. If it's raining, dark or cold, there are no excuses for skipping a workout. It's fun and less unpleasant than running, so you're more likely to stick with it. With running, I find the mental benefits surpass every other workout method. There is something about pushing through a 30 minute run that makes your mind capable of pushing through any unpleasant task. Tasks that I would usually put off until the next day, and the next day, become easier to start and finish when I've been running consistently. A mix of both is the way to go for me. I try to run each morning, but if there's bad weather, or I'm just not up for running, I skip rope. This is also better for recovery. You can do cardio literally every day by mixing things up.

[@TheBeaver06]

I’ve done running and found it difficult in winter as our weather isn’t great here in UK . Jump rope is a lot easier on my knees and can bd fond inside if needed so that’s my choice for me now as I age . Love it and it’s fun ! I’ve never seen a smiling runner !xb🇬🇧

[@moversodyssey]

I'm in the same boat, running always hurts my old surgery knee. Plus I enjoy jump rope so much more.

[@tayyubmohammed7708]

i jump rope because it allows you to to improve your conditioning whilst remaining in 1 location., so i can do it in my backyard. whereas running requires quite abit of distance.

[@moversodyssey]

Yea, I love the potability of jump rope. I just need about 8 feet of open space and I'm good.

[@yugen143]

I've been doing jump ropes , running and squatting all for a while ... im gonna add planks too . The combination makes it less boring to workout . Although , not much weight lost , i feel energetic through out the day and calves muscles started showing ❤

[@joshualopez9175]

Love the animations!

[@crayceya]

Your content is amazing, you truly deserve the best.

[@ACA_88]

Kettlebell training is where’s it’s at. Forgot who said this, but you get the muscle pump with the runners high.

[@moversodyssey]

I like that description of it. I've never heard it said that way, but it tracks well with my experience.

[@dundee1080]

Exactly. You can build mental toughness with pretty much any exercise, running is nothing special in that regard. Apart from the fact that it is killing your knees and joints lol

[@OneDougUnderPar]

@@dundee1080 If it's killing your knees and joints, then you're just doing it wrong. Applies to any exercise.

[@pharahmercy]

kettlebell turns everything into HIIT, I like HIIT but it's really taxing on your mental, I don't think I need to carry the boats each morning thank you

[@amiracle1269]

​@@pharahmercy#Goggins out 💪🏿

[@resh2846]

You deserve so much more

[@vagabounder3463]

YOU HAVE CROSSED ME FOR THE LAST TIME, MOVER'S ODDYSEY!!!1!

[@moversodyssey]

Lol

[@PJadhav-u1j]

this animation is so sick

[@BadgerWolf-19]

I do this work out 3x a week. 15 min - Jump Rope (5 rounds of 3 min work 1 min break) 100 - 6 count prison burpees and 100 - KB swings (4 x25 with 1 min break between sets) 2 mile run (2min walk, 2 min jog, 2 min stride, 2 min of sprints 15 sec on 15 sec off the duration)

[@joeojeda4651]

The best cardio ive found for me is rucking. Its insanely easy to scale. Burns a lot of calories, builds lower body and core. And if you usea hr monitor your cardio improves fast ( when i super set lifts my hr can hit 160, within a min of rest it drops back down to 60). It also has more utility IRL, carrying heavy stuff is a common everyday activity. Just some knowledge for those that dont enjoy either running or jumping.

[@HeartlessKnave]

I'm loving rucking too. I do it at work 1x a week using a plate carrier under my jacket, I can't go as heavy without overloading my traps so I'm stuck at 30lbs. However, I'm paid to do patrolling which is 5km with stairs, so I get to walk around for 2 hours carrying weight while listening to an audiobook, and am paid for it. The other 3 - 4 days I patrol I make it a cardio/power challenge by power/briskly walking and taking steps 2 - 4 at a time as quickly as possible.

[@JDLidenbrock]

As a shy guy, I prefer jumping rope. I can´t really enjoy running outside when I feel like everyone's staring at me and my not so likeable physique. Jumping rope's been such a fun and useful tool to lose weight. And now that I gained weight again (due to bad habits and a lack of physical activity), I'm back at jumping rope.

[@interdimensionalsailboat]

Running guy: "I'm trying to become a god!" Jump rope guy: "So, i like jumping rope and stuff. Im fit because of it. I love life."

[@moversodyssey]

Thats a pretty good summary. Lol

[@AlisonBacker-n5t]

i do both, 3 times per week for each, i look at running as mental strength increaser and at jump roping as fun and weight loser. both are very good

[@biohacker5815]

I love your editing and showing stuff how you do that

[@einvious]

reason for running: the most motivational speech about life and wins and losses youve ever heard reason for skipping: i just wanted to lose some weight

[@whatthatguysays7357]

Ex boxer, i still jump rope.. at 50 yrs. Either high intensity or enduro, i mix them up. That and high rep burpees take it over running anyday.

[@russetvelvet]

I do both, I enjoy rope jumping more, but still I need a benchmark to compare my fitness to, running does that more easily than the other option.

[@andalusianstockmarket6284]

Berber from Nouredine Morcelis Tribe here , love running and hated skip rope. Then I had to skip rope because of boxing and muay thai training ,started to love it. Either is amazing. Man God is so good He have us options.

[@Dragonfly3111]

Amazing!!! Love the colab ❤

[@AjkRL]

Okay Why did i not see this earlier? Usually i get these as soon as you post them. I feel like i missed out. Still grateful to add more valuable information to the information bank. These videos help a lot as i am a trainer and i train by myself .

[@alanbaskaev3907]

the running dude sounded like a total dork ahahahah. great content mate

[@stackingflow]

What a channel. Thanks for posting this kind of content.

[@moversodyssey]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting!

[@mohamedali2705]

this video convinced me to do both

[@Philipp_-cp2xw]

Both is cool bit I feel like when you just want to get fit fast anywhere jumping rope is better.Bit when you are on vacation lets say at the beach running can be beautiful too.

[@JayCalis]

My personal experience, is both. I use to run a lot, 16-18km daily, till I over trained and sustained a MCL tear (on top of my previous ACL tear that was from sports, basketball to be specific). Then I switched to jump rope. Jump rope has it's place in fitness and weight loss. I love both, jump rope and running; I still run though after a year of laying off running to recover, but not as much as I want to or use to. Do what makes you feel good, no right or wrong in the journey of your fitness endeavour. Cheers.

[@cabra5455]

"Which one is better?" Whichever suits your needs or fits into your life.

[@iSpiculus550]

Can you please do a video about rowing vs swimming? Or maybe some functional exercises video? I really love your content, these animations are really cool!

[@bullphrogva1804]

I've done running but I might add rope skipping on my off days now. Running gives you a high unlike any other exercises though. You'll hit a wall, and push through it and tap into this bottomless well that keeps you going for going for another full 10 mins or more. I regularly get done running and wonder "Where the hell did that come from, I didn't know I had that in me yet." Running has this natural affirmation that builds your mental fortitude. The big problems I have with running is how time consuming it is, and how it's like doing polar plunges. I never look forward to it going in, I always love it coming out. It takes a lot of will sometimes to just start running.

[@Lion-mo6ec]

Combination of two

[@sebastiana202]

Because of your channel, I started jumping rope every day for one Tabata and kettlebell training 4x a week. I finally feel strong again. Thank you!

[@StonedGoku]

i'm team jump rope, running's good sometimes

[@moversodyssey]

I am too. I have nothing against running, its great for you. But long runs always hurt my old surgery knee and I just really enjoy jump rope.

[@paulcentonze3184]

I use a jump rope pad to jump on. I was jumping on just concrete and it was causing discomfort in my feet. I have been running barefoot for about a year before jumping rope so I have some muscle memory. Take it slow to build up💪

[@danniseliger5172]

I actually prefer running, but I think jump rope has a major advantage because you can choose to land on both feet, effectively halving the ground impact forces per foot/ankle. This will make it a way safer option for people getting started, or for those with hyperflexibility (like me) or for someone who weighs too much. As a seasoned runner I guess you could also use it as a transitional tool to increase volume with less injury risk

[@alansamuel2454]

It's running for me. I get the runner's high every once in a while and feel like I'm floating over the ground. It's brilliant. I can't skip for the life of me, though. If someone said you'll be able to live as long as you can skip, I'd die the second I start.

[@bettersoundforbetterlife501]

I did both while training for my first 5k and i believe the jump rope saved me twice from severely rolling my ankle.

[@Lil-Britches]

Cool video when I was bodybuilding it was jump rope now.as a regular I run it's fun! Jump rope less fun 😂

[@andrewbauer7679]

I follow JRD and dans work closely. I love doing 4k skip sessions and also run mainly on trails around 40 miles/wk. I find that jumping rope and trail running work great together…. If you listen to Dan he stresses jumping rope to be a better athlete. He uses it for his main hobby of surfing. The rope work keeps your legs springy and athletic to take on trails where you are jumping over logs, side stepping roots ocks, climbing a hill or bombing down. Also, living in a cold weather place it’s nice to have an indoor cardio option that’s not a treadmill!

[@kaypie3112]

The bottom line? They are both great. Do the one which you will enjoy more and be consistent with it. Consistency brings results.

[@alidagreatest]

Both are very beneficial for me!

[@815donalduck]

Dan’s cartoon was on point! 💯 💜➰🕺🔥 Let’s Go!

[@talkeetnamachine8845]

I love both, but when in the Army shin splints hit hard, now in AK -30° is a bit harsh on the lungs so definitely roping in the winter

[@vlodario]

Hi guys. I do both. In summer running around 5 km and jump roap as a warm up before calisthenic work out. Salut!

[@Plug042]

running and calisthenics are my go to

[@PawsIIPause]

What a great pairing!! I dig the whole sequence.

[@bellsclubsbarsandbows76]

Skipping rope has been the best way to improve my run times in my experience.

[@jealouscraig]

I run for zone 2 cardio, jump rope for zone 3 and box for zone 4. If i loved running i could use it for all zones of cardio and for that reason (versatility) it remains king. I dont love it though

[@eewin8886]

I dont really have favourite. I did both and kettle bell. I like jump rope for my agility. Running for strengthening and endurance lower body muscle that became weak. Kettle bell for power+explosive. They all kind of fun HIIT to do for me and each have their own benefits i couldn't explain well

[@leakedname]

I love how both of their favorite training methods came down to sprint work. Just train to sprint.

[@nickouser]

exact thought i had! but just curious which do you prefer? i prefer jump rope most def

[@Tripean1.0]

Bro I really really love and enjoy ur Videos so much

[@Eternal-rv1]

For me ive been doing only jump ropeing 2-3 a week at high intensity for 20-30 mins for the last few months and i feel a lot better , also with this method im using the omad diet and tracking my calories , now i look and feel a lot better about myself, also i heavily related to the first point like jump rope with music becomes so fun we lose track of time

[@frezerix]

Both are amazing, so why not both at a time?

[@kevinmurimi2176]

definitely do look forward to your new videos. Keep it up. I love running coz once I do it for a month I become addicted both mentally and physically. Most times i just run bcoz walking is slow and boring. You don't have to have structured runs to be a runner, just ge moving

[@ras____elijah]

Great illustrations for both exercises.❤

[@Mark_Thompson]

Personally I enjoy jumping rope more than running but I'll run 1 sometimes 2 times a week and finish with sprints for variety and muscle confusion. Sprints also give me a good alternative ab workout to my usual abdominal routine.

[@goldenmemes51]

I love both , I really love skipping but rope gets caught on my legs alot ! Also for boxers running long distance builds gas in the tank

[@britainman3459]

My brother got me a skipping rope on Christmas

[@dongleyliam8927]

This was a really great informative video. Amazing illustrations

[@Facade13]

Jumping rope is a lot more fun with the addition of skills and footwork. Running is nice outside if there are trails but running on the street kills my knees and is potentially dangerous. I also think figuring out the form for jump rope is a lot more intuitive than it is for running and the impact on the joints is far less.

[@moversodyssey]

I agree, jump rope keeps me interested way more than running. I hear a lot of people talk about a runner's high, but I never get there because it makes my old surgery knee hurt within a mile or two. I will say I do a little better with trail running... though I usually don't make it very far before it turns into trail parkour and I'm climbing and swinging off trees. Lol

[@alectorejoice]

I've also never had a runner's high. I had asthma as a kid and my lungs always felt like they were on fire. My collar bones would also hurt. I've accumulated some injuries over the years, too. I think I'm gunna try out jump rope though. Looks fun!

[@biohacker5815]

Need more videos 😂

[@whathesıgma-r1h]

Bro, please make a video for strong and veined wrists.

[@ronaldjames5039]

BOTH

[@cagri5360]

I started to add rope jumping as a warming :) Running is not something you can just integrate to your actual.routine (like swimming) I'm totallyninterestes in VO2max benefits so look for ways during this year for sure... Ease for consistancy is certainly a strong plus for excercice (rope jumping definitely deserves that)

[@mirzabaig4711]

Been following your channel for years. It is crazy how your uploads coincide with what I'm doing in my training. Spooky stuff.

[@moversodyssey]

I've honestly heard this a lot. Maybe I'm not thinking thoughts and my viewers are sending them to me instead. Lol

[@mirzabaig4711]

@@moversodyssey I'll do my part and continue sending the good vibes your way bro.

[@LeviEIsrael]

Jump Rope easily, but I have started running last month, and I do enjoy nature. I'll start again when the weather is not bitter cold. I practice Muay Thai, so that's how I got into it, and I absolutely love what he said about rhythm. I'm not thinking about some goal. I'm simply going through a flow state and dancing. Feels amazing.

[@del-marmare1646]

Thanks, great post

[@bluespiral4678]

Weighted jump roping all day, baby!! JRD🔥🔥

[@PsychicWarfareUnit]

I like a combination as there are definitely benefits to both. Sometimes when I'm out hiking I'll just break into an occasional run as well.

[@moversodyssey]

Honestly the only types of running I'll do are sprinting or trail running. Being in nature just makes me want to move.

[@kalgrave497]

This video was awesome thanks for the information

[@vygwusbjsksi9649]

make a video about overcoming isométrics

[@Mando-Otaku]

I do both 🥲

[@WillGaylord]

What I learned from this is that running is a more spiritual practice and jumping rope is a more utilitarian practice

[@buzzmeanytime]

Both

[@Spliffed-]

This channel so tuff lol

[@muzingatshilombo2484]

Great video. Jump rope all day for me

[@someguyusa]

Very cool video. Now do one about jumping jacks. Truly, that's a cardio exercise that does not require ANYTHING other than your own body. No shoes, no tracks or roads, no decent weather, no equipment. I used to do it as part of a Capoeira program, military pt, and some other training programs. Standard jumping jacks plus a front to back variation. Talk about a hidden gem of a workout.

[@ZeusEBoy]

It’s completely dependent on the intensity of their exercise. Someone full on sprinting would be getting much more than a light jog. The same is true for jump rope. To really get something out of it requires a moderately consistent speed/rate.

[@yigitdemir4683]

good showcase.

[@moversodyssey]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@franckwellington2168]

I practise both jump rope and running, but also many others exercises. I sometimes make high intensity interval training with running, jump rope, side and back movement so I improve my speed in all senses and direction… Create an opposition between jump rope and running doesn’t make much sense but in very particular cases. I think rope-jumper would win in physical capabilities by running sometimes and runners would improve the same way by using jump rope in exercises.

[@ZeusEBoy]

I love sprinting

[@LewisCoxIII]

I love running but I'm going to try rope now too!

[@Browny84]

I just completed my first 50k in October, but since the weather is so hot in Australia over the summer, I’ve been skipping in the shade in place of some of my regular running workouts. I’ve actually noticed an increase in my perceived work capacity and my feet have become much more conditioned, so I think I’ll probably keep at least one skipping session per week when I ramp my running back up next year.

[@orestessantander1275]

Im training both, its amazing , jumping rope combine a lot of arms legs coordination and reactivity to sprints also mind set and be focus.Running provide you diferent views a mind set while you see diferent places and people while you running. I love it

[@LeonelRFF]

Siempre se aprecia que este el audio en español🤝🎉

[@tsukidemon2006]

Beautiful video❤